Academic Expectations

Outstanding Academic Performance is expected for all members of the

Mountain View Marching Band

All members of the the Mountain View Marching Band are expected to maintain the band's tradition of outstanding academic achievement.  During recent marching seasons (the 1st 9 weeks of the school year), the marching band members earned a grade point average of 3.79 on a standard 4-point scale.  Of approximately 90 students involved, 41 were enrolled in AP, IB, CGS or Honors courses, which provide "weighted" grades.  38 members had a GPA above 4.0 and only 6 had a GPA below 3.0 at the conclusion of the marching band season.

The Mountain View Marching Band encourages a culture of high expectations and high achievement for every member.  Students are required to present report cards and interim reports to the Director of Bands each time they are distributed.  Additionally, all faculty members at MVHS are given a list of marching band students and requested to notify the Director if any band student is not working to a high level of achievement.